Mechanical Engineering Design

by Joseph Edward Shigley and Richard G. Budynas

Book Overview

The text is intended for undergraduate courses in mechanical engineering design. It teaches students to apply the background they have developed in mathematics, physics, the thermal-fluid sciences,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 007056888X
• ISBN13: 9780070568884
• Release Date: January 1983
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
• Length: 869 Pages
• Weight: 2.82 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Very old

This book is kind of outdated and difficult to understand in certain parts

verry good

I used it for preparing an exam with Professional Eng. of Quebec, Canada. Verry helpfull, I will use this book for sure for future references. That is not just an exam book.

Good machine design book for engineers

I won't repeat the whole table of contents here, but the book covers most aspects of machine design-deflection, strength, fatigue, materials selection, bearings, screws, joining methods, and gears. However, cam design is not covered. There is some very useful information basic failure analysis. I think the book does a good job of cross referencing material in different sections of this book and other books by Shigley and Mischke. The book also provides some rules of thumb that can be useful if the engineer doesn't have much experience in a particular area. The section on weld strength is very useful for machine design. The math may be a little strong for non-engineers. In summary, this is a useful book for both mechanical engineering students and practicing mechanical engineers.

Every mechanical engineer should have this book...

This book is not a reference on all the topics it mentions, but it will give you the fundamentals you will need most often. I have often come to this book after looking through more "advanced" texts and have been amazed by its simple treatment. This book, along with a design handbook is a must have for any mechanical engineer. Also as another reviewer mentioned, it comes in real handy when checking FE analyses. Because most of the text gives formulas, checking your mesh becomes very easy. But this is not a "one-stop" design book. You will need your basic texts on solid mechanics, engineering materials, and a good design handbook. (I use Rothbart, but you could use Marks')

Excellent tool for working engineers.

This book provides quick, easy to find and use formulas for everyday use at work. It has been extremely helpful in providing information on the strength of welded joints and on determining the preload required for bolted assemblies. A must have for engineers.